South Perth reacts to video of foreshore ripped up by storm
PerthNow recently reported the City of South Perth approved the removal of six juvenile trees that claimed to be blocking 'million-dollar views' of the Perth CBD at Lake Douglas. The trees that will be removed by the city. Credit: City of South Perth
In an ironic turn of events, last night's storm ripped through the city and videos of the damage began to circulate online.
One particular video posted on The Bell Tower Times' Instagram showed damage to the foreshore just outside The Boatshed Restaurant in South Perth.
The video, which has more than 100 comments, showed the foreshore line ripped up and flooded, with some commentators suggesting that having trees planted would have prevented this damage.
'I hope Cr Nic Coveney's 6 trees are OK!' one commentator said.
'It's almost as though South Perth needs more trees along the foreshore.' another added.
'Done any damage to the view?' said another.
Some commentators described the scenes as a 'new water theme park' and how the 'water feature should improve the view'.
'If only there were more trees on the foreshore to absorb the water ... oh wait.' one commentator joked.
'That is some serious erosion, wow.' another added.
Cr Coveney told PerthNow he 'strongly supports urban greening' and has 'advocated for more trees on the foreshore and backed over $2.5 million in funding for related initiatives this financial year'.
The city has a management plan for the South Perth foreshore which aims to protect and enhance vegetation, restore water quality and develop and maintain suitable habitats for fauna.
It also aims to preserve vistas to the city and the Swan River.
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